Antique Staffordshire Spaniel Dog Rose Pompadour Underglaze Collar

What makes this early Staffordshire spaniel so special is the Rose Pompadour collar and matching lock, both underglaze — a detail you hardly ever find in antique Staffordshire dogs. Quite a rare find, this black and white spaniel has that calm, steady presence these early Staffordshire dogs are known for, with just enough personality in her face that is sure to make you fall for her like I did.

Particularly notable {and wonderful} is the separately molded front leg, an early construction detail that reflects the hand-assembled nature of mid-19th century Staffordshire figures. You can see the individuality in the modeling—the gentle turn of her head, the alert yet calm and sweet expression—qualities that later examples simply do not capture in the same way. She is full of that slightly imperfect charm that makes these early Staffordshire pieces so appealing in the first place.

Collector's Note

Early Staffordshire spaniels with Rose Pompadour underglaze details and individually formed elements, like a separately molded leg, are avidly collected and sought after for their their earlier production qualities and distinctive presence.

• Measures 5-1/2" x 3-1/2" x 7-1/4"h.